One of my DNA matches reminded me of my brother, so of course I had to introduce them. “Mr Tie Dye, meet your cousin, Uncle Mud….” Kin AND kindred spirits! I think my big brother Chris has always felt a little odd-man-out in our fairly conservative family. He’s a free...
Living DNA’s Family Networks (DNA matches experience) is progressing. Here’s how to opt in to DNA matching and what you’ll see when you do. I first tested with Living DNA because I was curious about the specificity with which they report British Isles origins. Most of...
The Shared cM Project now shows your DNA match relationship possibilities in an easy-to-understand chart (a histogram) on the DNA Painter website. Here’s how it can help you build your genetic family tree—and a caution about TWO types of data in the DNA Painter tool....
Connecting with DNA matches isn’t easy. But Rosilyn Rayborn has connected so successfully, she’s launched a podcast of conversations with DNA matches! Learn more, including tips for getting your matches to respond to you. When Rosilyn Rayborn entered the world of DNA...
Last updated: December 11, 2024 What is a first cousin once removed? We explain this relation, and how removed cousins on your family tree likely account for a TON of DNA matches. When you see a DNA match list on your DNA testing site, you also generally see a...
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